About St. Louis County Parks and Recreation

From Laumeier Sculpture Park and Jefferson Barracks National Historical Site to neighborhood and regional parks and over one-hundred miles of trails, St. Louis County Parks and Recreation is an integral part of the County’s image, character and quality of life.​

Fulfilling a PromiseGenerations of citizens have participated in the creation of this system by voting in favor of bond issues and taxes, raising private funds, and making generous donations – all with the understanding that St. Louis County would continue to support the system for the enjoyment of future generations. St. Louis County is proud to carry on the tradition of stewardship that began when it acquired its first property in 1945.

Provider of Regional and Neighborhood ParksSt. Louis County’s park system is designed to serve a dual function. Some parks are important to the whole region for their scenic resources, their recreational facilities, and their cultural institutions. Other parks are more modest but are important to their neighborhoods; in this regard, the County has a particular responsibility to its unincorporated areas, where park services should equal services offered by nearby municipalities.

Partnerships Creating a Connected Regional Parks SystemBeyond traditional parks, the Parks and Recreation Department cooperates with other organizations, including Great Rivers Greenway and many municipal governments, to establish trail connectors to neighborhoods and link to other trail systems.

For a full listing of the resources managed by St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, visit the Department’s website.